Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $80,000-$115,000

Job Purpose

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations across County Waste Service, including accounting accuracy, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The primary goal for this role is to ensure the integrity of all financial data, maintain strong internal controls, support operational leaders with financial insights, and drive the companys fiscal health. This position plays a vital role within the CWS Leadership Team, collaborating to ensure financial alignment, operational efficiency, and long-term company sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Financial Controller is a hands-on financial leadership role. This position requires strong accounting expertise, deep knowledge of financial operations, the ability to manage complex multi-entity transactions, and a proactive approach to financial analysis and reporting. The Financial Controller plays a vital role in developing and maintaining the accuracy, efficiency, and profitability of all CWS financial activities, ensuring that financial processes support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals.

Duties include but are not limited to :

Leadership and Team Development :

• Provide strategic financial leadership across all accounting functions, ensuring alignment with County Waste Services core values, goals, and long-term objectives.
• Oversee and develop accounting and administrative personnel as the finance team grows, fostering a culture of continual learning, accountability, and professional development.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls to optimize efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support operational excellence.

Financial Management :

Accounting Operations :

Oversee and perform key accounting duties including :

Asset & Liability Oversight :

Payroll Administration :

Strategic Support

Qualifications

Qualifications include :

Working Conditions

The Financial Controller may work in both office and operational environments. Occasional exposure to outdoor conditionsincluding heat, cold, humidity, precipitation, dust, noise, or odorsmay occur during visits to operational sites. Extended periods of computer-based work are common. Occasional travel between CWS locations or for training / audits may be required.

Direct Reports

This position may oversee accounting personnel, including Accounts Payable / Receivable staff, billing personnel, and additional finance team members as the department expands.